Feature walls are a great way to add a pop of colour to your home, but which is the smarter choice: painted feature walls or wallpaper feature walls? In this article, we’ll take you through some pros and cons of each option as well as the cost, installation, variety and aesthetic available with your choice. …
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The decision on whether to laminate or paint your kitchen benchtops is a dilemma many home renovators’ debate as an alternative to replacing your kitchen benchtops. Which is better: laminate or paint? We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this article. Pros of Laminating Kitchen Benchtops Vinyl laminate retails for $5 a …
When you’re renovating your home on a budget, there are a lot of DIY paint jobs you can tackle without the help of professional painters, but there are also some you should leave to the experts. In this article, we give you the breakdown. DIY Paint Jobs to Try: Walls and Feature Walls Walls and …
Updated 2020 It’s time to do the great 2021 home refresh. The colours may have changed but the plan is the same. Stick with neutrals and white paint for the main areas. But why does your current white paint feel…dated? Surely white is white, right? Hahahaha. Anyone who has ever stood in front of a …
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Are your gloss tiles looking old and worn? Paint them! If you’re looking to update your old tiles, but don’t want to go to the expense of ripping up and laying new tile, the answer may be to paint them. Painting over old ceramic or glossy tiles is fast becoming a trendy and inexpensive way …
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3 Hidden Costs to Budget For in Your DIY House Painting Project DIY is a great way to keep costs down when rejuvenating your home. And maybe you’ve been thinking of DIY painting without hiring a professional? But have you considered the true cost to paint? Interior of house painting can present many challenges that …
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Grey. It’s been the colour de jour in external house paint for some time now. Blame the “oh so popular” Hamptons trend or the minimalists – grey had its time on our streets for a nearly a decade but it’s time for a change. External house colour trends don’t change as often as internal and …
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Brown, is the new grey. Let’s be clear, not 70s brown you might see with a striped orange couch. Muted, natural browns with a touch of charcoal grey are fast replacing the greys and stark whites of nearly a decade of Hamptons style decor. If you were a homeowner in the 70’s you will …
When moving into a brand-new home, everything seems to sparkle. As the months turn into years our homes slowly but surely start to age. And we don’t seem to notice that aging until we’re planning a special occasion or visitors are coming to stay. That’s when we notice the chips in our walls and fading …
If you go back a bit in time, you’ll see the colour teal featuring as a cornerstone colour of many 70’s and 80’s interiors. Fast forward to now, and as tends to happen with colours and styles, teal has come back into vogue again. Experts tell us we are drawn to this rich hue not …
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Our kitchens are the heart and soul of our homes and when updated add value to our properties overnight. If you are on a tight budget, there are affordable ways to turn an aging kitchen into something to be proud of. Paint products specially designed for laminate benchtops and tiles have now become a viable …
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Nothing can transform a kitchen more than newly painted cabinets. And, on the surface, it seems like it’s a quick and easy, budget-friendly task. Sadly, in reality, painting your kitchen cabinets is a time-consuming project with many potential pitfalls. Don’t run blindly into this DIY project. You need to do your homework to get the …
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When trying to choose between wallpaper and paint for a wall, the options are endless and it can be easy to get overwhelmed by it all. Both finishes have their pros and cons so here are four things to consider that will help make the final decision clearer. 1. Durability and style WALLPAPER: Wallpaper comes …
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It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s Winter. But we’re already halfway through Perth’s coldest months and before we know it, Spring will be upon us and making our souls smile. Leo Tolstoy once said, “Spring is the time of plans and projects” and if you want to make the most of those Spring months, best you …
Planning is the key to any house renovation, and in the past, it was ‘out with the old and in with the new’. Today, however, we need to be more resourceful and conscious about cutting greenhouse gases and stopping our throwaway culture. Recycling materials are a viable way we all can contribute to protecting our …
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Choosing the right piece of artwork for your home sets a tone for your house and it does not have to be expensive or hard work. You can have a lot of fun researching the online retailers and galleries in the comfort of your home and you will get a good feel for the style, …
Never underestimate the power of a weekend update. Let me share with you some savvy makeover changes you can achieve that involve, yes, a little bit of elbow grease but minimal costs – and will give your home an amazing update in the minimum amount of time. 1. Prep up your pots A couple of …
You can make a small room bigger instantly without knocking a wall down – it is all about style, colour, deception and illusion. Make most of the square footage you have by combining these six practical solutions that promise to open up any room, creating an impression of spaciousness. 1. Paint and décor colours Stay …
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Most of us would agree, plants always look great in our homes and offices. Just as important as the visual aspect of plants, however, is the health benefit they bring to us. Here are four: 1. Cleaner air Indoor plants have an amazing ability to clean our air – they literally extract the spores and …
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Stress, everyone’s life is filled with it. We all have busy hectic lives and it is not unusual to feel anxious after an extremely demanding day at school or work. With a few décor changes you can create a peaceful home environment which will calm and energise you. Retrieve your sanity and bring tranquillity back …
Nurturing and growing vegetables in your own garden is fun. Getting children involved in the process teaches them so much, a love of nature, a real understanding of vegetables, where they come from and how good they can taste. Start off with a patch of land (or pots) in a nice sunny position. Add a …
